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Taking Responsibility for Emotions
Our emotions are our responsibility. As neuroscience continues to explore the human experience of consciousness - findings often lead to more questions than answers. However, one theme that has repeatedly emerged is that we have way more control over our own reality...
Choosing Love THROUGH Fear
Where would you be this time next year, if you were on the other side of fear? Love. Fear. Two of the most powerful emotions that we will experience as part of our human existence. Love and Fear - so intricately related - for often what we fear most is also what we...
Signs of a Healthy Ego
What Does a Healthy Ego Look Like? You may have read my previous post about the importance of developing a healthy ego, and thought "that all makes sense, but how do I know if I have a healthy ego?" So let's take a look at five signs of a healthy ego: 1....
Is Ego the Enemy?
These days ego seems to get a bad rep, but is it realy all bad? What is ego anyway? And why is it important? Ego is our sense of self, it is how we understand ourselves, it is the identity that we create over the course of our lifetime. A healthy ego is incredibly...
Signature Strengths
Feeling Depressed? Looking for a Way to Increase your Energy and Zest for Life? Identifying Your Character Strengths may Help, suggests Asheville Psychologist Deborah Barnett, Ph.D. The Values-in-Action (VIA) is a classification system and measurement of strengths...
Frustrated with Your Relationship?
Relationship Questionnaire for Women Who are Married or In a Committed Relationship If you believe that your relationship could be improved, please take my anonymous "Relationship Survey". It will only take 5 minutes. Your feedback will help me to develop new...
Reviving Romance: 7 Suggestions to Bring More Fun and Affection Into Your Relationship
Would you like to reignite the spark in your relationship? In this 20 minute audio Dr. Deb will offer you ways to: Bring more fun into your relationship on an everyday basis. Learn easy questions you can ask to make your partner feel important. Fine way to invite your...
Wish you could have Greater Sense of Accomplishment? Consider developing your Signature Strengths
Positive Psychology focuses on helping individuals cultivate their signature strengths. You can discover yours by taking the VIA Signature Strengths self-assessment. Why discover your signature strengths? When your signature strengths are developed and cultivated,...
Positive Psychologist Deborah Barnett, Ph.D. offers suggestions on how to cultivate the strengths of Integrity and Valour for greater Confidence and Sense of Purpose
The VIA survey of character strengths identifies 24 signature strengths. Most people have one or two top signature strengths. When these top strengths are identified and utilized, this can help a person experience greater confidence and a have a sense of purpose and...
Open Mindedness and Creativity Two Strengths from the VIA that can be Cultivated to Gain Greater Control of Your Life Suggested Positive Psychologist Deborah Barnett, Ph.D.
Feeling stressed out? Here is a way to gain greater control of your life. The Values-In-Action (VIA) Survey of Character Strengths identifies character strengths that we all have within us. Once you are aware of your unique strengths, by taking the VIA Character...
Social Intelligence and Perspective – Deborah Barnett, Ph.D. offers Suggestions for how to Cultivate Your Strengths
By utilizing your character strengths, as identified in the VIA Inventory of Character Strengths, you can begin to feel more empowered and hopeful.
Is Bhutan’s Happiness at Risk?
I have a fondness for the southeastern Asian country of Bhutan, as they promote and foster their Gross National Happiness instead of their gross national product. Therefore, I was excited recently when I learned that my Alma Mater, Naropa University, has formed a...